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How Great Leaders Build Teams That Last with Kate Alavez
Episode 17
Monday, 12 January, 2026
Most leaders talk about culture. Very few know how to build it in a way that actually scales.In this episode of The Takeover, we sit down with Kate Alavez, President of PromoShop, Inc., to unpack what it takes to grow inside one organization, lead through change, and build a people first culture that lasts for decades.Kate shares her journey from an entry level role to the president’s seat, the role visibility played in her growth, and why humility and performance must coexist at the highest levels of leadership. We also dive into how PromoShop has stayed adaptable through industry shifts, how sales and operations work as one team, and where promotional merchandise is headed next.If you are a founder, executive, or emerging leader focused on longevity, trust, and execution, this conversation delivers a real signal.In this episode, you’ll learn:[00:44] The key moments that shaped Kate’s leadership journey[03:37] Why visibility accelerates opportunity inside organizations[06:29] What a people first culture actually looks like day to day[11:10] How sales and operations stay aligned as one team[14:54] The values that have kept PromoShop thriving for over 20 years[19:34] How merchandise has evolved into a brand experience[21:25] Using AI responsibly without losing human connection[27:36] Leadership non negotiables for long term successConnect with Kate AlavezWebsite: www.promoshopinc.comLinkedIn: Kate AlavezRESOURCES BELOW! Download The Free Outbound Sales Playbook: Master cold outreach, close more deals & drive revenue to your business using The Outbound Sales Playbook. Battle-tested on over 1,000+ businesses and proven with over 100M data-points. Join The Takeover Community: Sign up for The Takeover newsletter and get the latest marketing tips, sales strategies, and business insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of entrepreneurs & high-performers dominating all areas of Sales & Marketing. Sign up for the newsletter. About The Hosts: Tim & Cindy Dodd are the Co-founders of PEMA.io, based out of Miami, FL. Connect with Tim and Cindy on LinkedIn and Instagram: Tim’s LinkedIn, Tim’s Instagram Cindy’s LinkedIn, Cindy’s Instagram About PEMA.io: Need B2B Appointments or want to grow your authority on LinkedIn? Learn more about our services here: https://www.pema.io/discover













